Roma optimistic Dybala avoided serious injury as Koné faces thigh tests after Madrid defeat

Roma get injury update on Dybala and Koné after Champions League thriller

Roma are optimistic that Paulo Dybala has avoided a serious injury, but there is more concern over Manu Koné after both limped out of Wednesday’s 4-3 defeat to Real Madrid.

Dybala calf tightness deemed manageable

According to ANSA via MilanNews, Dybala felt tightness in his right calf before being withdrawn at half-time against Real Madrid. Gian Piero Gasperini put it down to fatigue after the game, and the forward’s entourage confirmed on Thursday morning that the problem should not be serious.

Roma may not even need to send him for further tests, although he remains a doubt for Saturday’s clash with Genoa.

Koné awaits tests on right thigh

The bigger worry is Koné, who limped off with a problem in his right thigh after just 17 minutes, covering his face with his shirt as he left the pitch. The France international is now awaiting tests, and his fitness record will add to Roma’s anxiety.

He suffered a second-degree strain in his right thigh against Milan in January and a second-degree hamstring tear in the same leg against Bologna in March.

Gasperini is already without Mile Svilar and Bryan Cristante, and losing Koné for any length of time would be a major blow to his midfield.